US Bridges

SR1669 over US52

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR4000 · Structure no. 000000000670292

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1669 over US52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1669 over US52 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1669
CrossesUS52
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR4000
RouteState Highway 1669
Coordinates36.19507, -80.28804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1669 over US52 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1669 over US52 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1669 over US52 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1669 over US52?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1669 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.